Barista Position at Starbucks Coffee Company in The Dalles, Oregon

About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In The Dalles, Oregon, our Store# 80970 on Lone Pine Blvd embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks commits to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Role Overview

As a Barista at Starbucks in The Dalles, you'll be the face of our brand, creating moments that matter with every cup. No previous experience is required, making this an ideal entry-level opportunity in the coffee industry. Thrive in a dynamic retail setting where you'll engage with people, prepare high-quality drinks and food, and contribute to a positive store atmosphere. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring work-life balance while building your career.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks play a vital role in daily operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, including remembering favorite orders.
• Preparing beverages and food to standard recipes or customizing based on requests like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks during shifts, from crafting lattes to restocking supplies.
• Brightening customers' days with warm smiles and personalized service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include:

• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to meet store operating policies and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, quick learning ability, and teamwork mindset.
• Capacity to understand and execute oral and written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass building relationships, working collaboratively, and adapting to a bustling retail food service setting.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits from day one. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. Accrue paid vacation starting at 0.01961 hours per 40-hour week (up to 40 hours annually, 64 in California), plus sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked). Eligible partners receive additional holiday pay.

Financial perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Education benefits shine with 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, plus student loan management and DACA reimbursement.

Everyday perks feature free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, backup care, and access to starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey, offering developmental experiences, training, and pathways to advancement. Start as a Barista and progress to shift supervisor, store manager, or beyond. Partners gain skills in customer service, leadership, and operations, supported by tuition coverage for degree completion and equity programs like Bean Stock that align your success with the company's.

Why The Dalles, Oregon is Ideal

The Dalles offers a vibrant community along the Columbia River, blending outdoor adventure with small-town charm. Join Starbucks here to serve locals and travelers while enjoying Oregon's natural beauty.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven culture that values connections, growth, and community. Craft premium coffee, build lasting relationships, and access unmatched benefits like 401(k) match, 100% tuition coverage (ASU Online), Spotify Premium, free coffee markouts, and Bean Stock. In The Dalles, contribute to a welcoming store while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Starbucks hires at the entry point of the pay range based on location, with individual decisions considering experience.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is required. Starbucks provides training for success.

What shifts are available?

Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

What benefits do Baristas get?

Health insurance, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, paid time off, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and more.

How much does this role pay?

Estimated $32,000-$38,000 yearly based on local market rates; actual pay depends on location and circumstances.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, we consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per applicable laws.

Apply now to become a Starbucks Barista in The Dalles, Oregon, and start crafting meaningful moments today!